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    I don´t know well this composer. What should I buy, what are his best works ?

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    Could someone more knowledgeable than I help Nuno out with this?

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    I recommend the following J.S.Bach

    1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.

    2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord

    3. Violin Partitas

    but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine

    http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editoria...oogle.co.uk%2F

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    Another vote for the 6 cello suites.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I recommend the following J.S.Bach

    1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.

    2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord

    3. Violin Partitas

    but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine

    http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editoria...oogle.co.uk%2F

    Enjoy
    With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is trying at the instrumental deep end.

    Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.
    Wilson, Devialet, Innuos, Puritan, Claro

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I recommend the following J.S.Bach

    1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.

    2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord

    3. Violin Partitas

    but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine

    http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editoria...oogle.co.uk%2F

    Enjoy
    With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is a little at the instrumental deep end.

    Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.

    The violin partitas (Ibragimova recommended) are a good test of your audio system, especially if it is a bit bright.
    Wilson, Devialet, Innuos, Puritan, Claro

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLS View Post
    With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is trying at the instrumental deep end.

    Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.
    I agree Steve, my Bach recommendations are a bit Instrumental heavy thats why I linked the gramophone recommendations which I think encompass a fully rounded J.S.Bach experience
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    The Brandenburg Concertos are simply magnificent.
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    Another vote for the Brandenburgs. If you look on YouTube, iMusici do them well, here for example is no6. No3 used to be my favourite but this has taken over a bit!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DkdCCU3JMM

    or if you really want explore Bach...

    https://www.youtube.com/user/JSBach2u

    Also the Overtures (especially no 2 with the famous bit at the end!!) and the Violin Concertos, especially the Double in D minor.
    Last edited by Gordon Steadman; 30-05-2015 at 10:40. Reason: added another link

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    I rather like Jacques Loussier's interpretations of Bach's work.

    Chris



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